Originally Posted by Dave Noble

It is easy to do - they just need to take flights. Book an expensive ticket and can get status - it isn't difficult; few people would throw money away to get a pretty card though

Originally Posted by flying_geek

Well, you could get EXP status on AA without ever stepping onto a plane. Not sure why you would want to, but it is pretty easy. Not as easy and quick as Hilton, but possibly easier than Marriott